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180 Human Names for Dogs We Can’t Get Enough Of

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There’s nothing wrong with classic canine names such as Spot and Shadow. But with all due respect to Fido and Fluffy, Freddy and Felicia really get our tails wagging. Whether over-the-top formal (fetch, Sir Thaddeus!) or hilariously common (sit, Mike!), human names for dogs are pawsitively delightful. 

If you’re considering a traditionally human name for your four-legged friend, we have you covered with an alphabet of options, from Angus to Zeke. Read on for our favorite people names for dogs!

20 Best Human Names for Dogs

When it comes to people names for dogs, you can’t really go wrong. But our top 20 picks stand out for their ability to move seamlessly between the canine and human worlds. Without further ado, here are our best human names for dogs. 

  • Angus
  • Beau
  • Bella
  • Charlie
  • Chase
  • Cooper
  • Jack
  • Lucy
  • Marley
  • Max
  • Milo 
  • Oliver
  • Oscar
  • Otis
  • Riley
  • Ruby
  • Sasha
  • Scotty
  • Tucker
  • Watson

Female Human Names for Dogs

If you’re looking for a good human name for your Good Girl, you’re in luck! From trendy to timeless, sweet to spicy, there’s a little something for every pup below. 

  • Ava
  • Amelia
  • Brooklyn
  • Colette
  • Daisy
  • Dora
  • Doris
  • Elsa
  • Emily
  • Emma
  • Gretchen 
  • Hannah
  • Harper
  • Heather
  • Heidi
  • Jordan
  • Juno
  • Layla
  • Lily
  • Lola
  • Luna
  • Madison
  • Marilyn
  • Molly
  • Olive
  • Rory
  • Sandy
  • Scarlet
  • Scout
  • Taylor
  • Violet
  • Victoria
  • Virginia 
  • Willow
  • Winnie
  • Zelda
  • Zoey

Male Human Names for Dogs

Who’s a Good Boy? Arthur! And Elmer! And Ike! You could go for an old man name for your pup or try a hipster name for something cool and current. Equal parts derpy and distinguished, these human dog names are perfect for the four-legged gentleman in your life. 

  • Andy
  • Arthur
  • Benjamin 
  • Cash
  • Caesar
  • Clifford 
  • Chip
  • Conrad
  • Cosmo
  • Clyde
  • Dakota
  • Dallas
  • Dante
  • Dexter
  • Dustin
  • Elmer
  • Ferguson
  • Garrett
  • George
  • Griffin
  • Hercules
  • Henry
  • Hudson
  • Hugo
  • Hunter
  • Ike
  • Jasper
  • Jimmy
  • Jonas
  • Julius
  • Kendrick
  • Leo
  • Louie 
  • Maverick
  • Miles
  • Murphy
  • Napoleon
  • Noah
  • Percy
  • Quincy
  • Rex
  • Samson
  • Thaddeus
  • Thor
  • Titus
  • Waldo
  • Walter
  • Winston
  • Wyatt
  • Zeke
  • Zeus

Funny Human Names for Dogs

What makes one human name funnier than another? It’s not an exact science, but we have a theory: The name should either be funny to say in general (hello, Humphrey!) or funny to say to a dog (drop it, Karen). Whichever your preference, these funny human names for dogs will earn plenty of giggles at the park. 

  • Adam
  • Allison
  • Amanda
  • Bob
  • Bridget
  • Carl
  • Christine
  • Debbie
  • Dave
  • Elaine
  • Eric
  • Frank
  • Gary
  • Herbert
  • Humphrey 
  • Joe
  • John
  • Josh
  • Justin
  • Karen
  • Kathy
  • Kyle
  • Maryanne
  • Matthew
  • Maurice
  • Maureen
  • Michelle
  • Mike
  • Noreen
  • Pat
  • Pete
  • Paul
  • Rachel
  • Robert
  • Ryan
  • Steve
  • Tom
  • Tony
  • Vinny

Cute People Names for Dogs

You have the world’s cutest dog, so why not a name to match? If your agenda is adorable, these cute human names for dogs are awww-inducing. 

  • Alfie
  • Bertie
  • Betsy
  • Birdie
  • Bonny
  • Carly
  • Dolly
  • Ella
  • Finley
  • Freddy
  • Fritz
  • Gus
  • Hannah
  • Hazel
  • Holly
  • Izzy
  • Josie
  • Kira
  • Lulu
  • Mabel
  • Maggie
  • Millie
  • Penny
  • Piper
  • Poppy
  • Rosie
  • Sadie
  • Sophie
  • Spencer 
  • Stella 
  • Tess
  • Theodore
  • Toby